Section 144 has been imposed across Uttar Pradesh after the killing of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf on Saturday night. Additional forces have been deployed in Prayagraj district, where the killing took place, and in nearby areas.
Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) have been imposed in all districts of Uttar Pradesh after gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother were shot dead by three men on Saturday night.
Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf were shot dead while they were being taken for medical tests. They were killed in full view of people and the murders were caught on cameras of mediapersons.
Prayagraj district, where the killing took place, is on high alert and additional forces, including the Rapid Action Force (RAF), have been deployed in nearby districts.
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“Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed were brought for medical and while giving media byte, three people came as media persons and shot at them where both of them died. Three people have been arrested, they are being questioned. A journalist was also injured as he fell down and a constable sustained a bullet injury,” Prayagraj Police Commissioner Ramit Sharma was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.